PR/Corporate Communications & Publications Awards Judging Committee

Chair:
Chris Litherland, Founder and Principal Consultant
Mariposa Consulting International, Heinsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Chris Litherland is a multifaceted professional with a rich background in organizational effectiveness, executive coaching, and business advisory. As the founder of Mariposa Consulting International, he has dedicated his career to driving excellence within organizations and maximizing team impact. His strategic focus encompasses a broad range of initiatives, from enterprise strategy implementation and leadership development to culture and capability projects, and effective change implementation.

With a history of senior HR and business roles in prominent companies like SAS, Fujitsu, and Intermec by Honeywell, Chris brings a wealth of experience to his consulting practice. His commitment to professional growth is evident in his status as a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and his active participation in various advisory boards across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Chris's influence extends to his role as a thought leader, where he addresses critical topics such as the future of work and corporate social responsibility. His insights are sought after at global conferences and corporate events, and his written work on subjects like employer branding, team excellence, and organizational culture contributes to the discourse on modern business practices. In 2019 he was the Chair of Judges for the Great Employers Awards and Chair of the HR Judging Committee for the International Business Awards in 2018.

His dedication to social causes, as demonstrated by his support for organizations like Save the Children and the International Red Cross (German Red Cross), reflects a deep commitment to societal betterment globally and locally. Chris's career is a testament to the impact one individual can have on both the corporate and social spheres, embodying the very essence of leadership and change. Residing in Germany for over two decades, Chris's international experience and British roots provide him with a unique vantage point, allowing him to bridge diverse business cultures and practices. His hashtag #learn2live #live2learn encapsulates his philosophy of lifelong learning and adaptability, principles that are increasingly vital in today's dynamic world.

Committee: 

Oluwatobiloba Akerele, Communication Advisor
Management Sciences for Health, Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
Oluwatobiloba is a strategic communication leader with over a decade of experience in driving impactful communications solutions across sectors. She earned advanced degrees in Communications with certifications in Public Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, Sustainable Development, and Management Consulting. She leads winning strategies that enable success across corporate indicators.

Cindy Anderson, CMO, Global Lead, IBM Institute for Business Value
IBM, Chicago, Illinois  United States

Zainab Ansari, Founder & Chairperson
Xenith PR (Pvt.) Ltd, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Zainab Ansari, Founder/Chairperson Xenith PR (Pvt.) Ltd, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. A corporate image professional and Public Relations specialist with over forty-five years of a high profile and successful career in large multinationals and reputable organizations; extensively exposed to television, radio, and literary circles; an established writer, poet, and freelance journalist.

Thony Da Silva, Managing Partner - CEO
PIZZOLANTE, Caracas, Venezuela
International Business Communications & Reputation Strategy Consultant, working with many CEO´s, COO's, and Corporate Communications/Public Affairs teams of top organizations in order to build, maintain, and protect their reputation. Focused on the relationship between strategy, planning, and communications in order to add value to the business plan.

Mary DiMaggio-Finley, CEO/President        
Legato Communications Etc., Inc., Columbia, Maryland, United States
Ms. DiMaggio-Finley has more than 25 years of experience in strategic multi-media corporate and health communications for consumer products, social marketing, Federal Government health, and brand management. She also has extensive experience managing cross-functional communications and publication teams for implementation, organization, and supervision of building client core branding needs and public relations plans.

Arshia Faridani, Founder & Director
Arithma+, Tehran, Iran
Arshia heads up an award-winning boutique communications consultancy, creating best-in-class annual reports and other corporate communications assets for banks, SMEs and large corporations. A former Silicon Valley software engineer, she has UK degrees in computer systems engineering and electronics.

Leonid Gladilin, Partner
ECDMA.org, Tel Aviv, Israel
As a Partner at ECDMA and strategic leader at METRO, he shapes e-commerce and digital marketing. Recognized as a TOP E-commerce Voice on LinkedIn and a TOP 100 Retail Innovation Influencer, he drives innovative strategies, fosters industry collaboration, and leverages his digital MBA to transform retail customer engagement and growth.

Gülfem Güvendir Temiz, Internal Communications Manager
SOCAR, Istanbul, Turkey
Gülfem Güvendir Temiz is an Internal Communications and Employer Branding Manager for SOCAR Türkiye. She is an experienced communications professional with nearly 15 years. She leads employee engagement projects, internal communications, and employer branding. Güvendir graduated in 2010 from Maltepe University in Istanbul and studied at Universitat De Vic in Barcelona.

Muhammad Zeeshan Haider, Head of Marketing & Communications
Al Wathba Insurance, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
With over 13 years of diversified marketing experience, Zeeshan has been leading brands from obscurity to stardom on a global scale. He is an active member of the American Marketing Association and an alumnus of the Said Business School at the University of Oxford's disruptive strategy program.

Beáta Hives, Managing Director
Next9 Communications, Budapest, Hungary
Beáta Híves co-founded the Next9 agency in 2018. She has more than 20 years of experience in brand and communication strategy creation, local and regional campaign management, PR and crisis management. She is a regular judge and lecturer at universities.

 

Boyan Ivanovich, PR Director
Yettel, Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria
Boyan Ivanovich has been Corporate Communications Director of Yettel Bulgaria since 2023. He consulted brands from diverse industries, including media powerhouse Netflix, pharmaceutical giants Gilead, Reckitt Benckiser, Horizon Therapeutics, mobile carrier Telenor, FMCG leaders Lidl, Kaufland among others.

Monika Jaslowska, Transformation Advisor 
Polpharma Group, Warsaw, Poland
 

James Lee-Tullis, Founder & CEO
The Content Quotient, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
A content marketing expert with 25+ years’ experience across the full spectrum of creative and strategic roles, James has created award-winning communication and loyalty channels for some of the world’s leading brands. Today, he leads a specialist consultancy, helping brands get maximum value from their content marketing strategy, and suppliers.

Mykola Lukashuk, Owner & CEO
Marketing Link LLC, Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Mykola has been working in the digital marketing sphere since 2014. In 2016, he founded his own agency, Marketing Link, which provides SEO, PPC, and Paid Social services. He specializes in nationwide and international marketing. Nick has also built his own ad automation tool and taught digital marketing at a national university.

Andreina Martinez, Consultant
University of Leeds, Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Andreina Martinez is an award-winning Corporate Communications and Public Relations Specialist. She specializes in crafting relevant, human-centric narratives and strategies that resonate with stakeholders, fostering connection and engagement. A multifaceted communicator and keen visual artist, her goal is to create engaging experiences that establish meaningful connections and drive impactful outcomes.

Eliza Misiecka, General Director
Genesis PR POLAND, Warsaw, Mazovian, Polska
Founder and head of the GENESIS PR agency, active in the PR industry since 1994. Lecturer at the Cracow University of Economics and the Institute of Journalism at the University of Warsaw. For many years he has been a member of the jury of the Golden Clips and the Stevie’s IBA competitions.

Anindita Mookerjee Sinha, Communication Pro
Advocacy, Hyderabad , Telangana State, India
Anindita Mookerjee Sinha, Senior Communication, Advocacy & Thought Leader, and Mentor. Anindita has professional experience of more than three decades. Currently with Divershefy as Strategic Advisor to Communication, Advocacy, Liaising & Mentoring, she excels in integrated communication, reputation management, strategy formulation, thought leadership, advocacy, and operations.

Jessica Puchala, Senior Director
Engine Technology Forum, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Puchala brings 26 years of professional experience to the judging panel. She got her start as a television news reporter. Now she’s the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing of the Engine Technology Forum as well as the Global Communications and Marketing Lead for the Protect Us Kids Foundation.

Rodrigo Segnini, Executive Director
EmoVoice Inc., Cary, North Carolina, United States
Dr. Rodrigo Segnini is an interdisciplinary expert in healthtech management with a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Stanford University. He has more than 20 years’ experience and has led critical roles for Siemens Healthcare in research, business management, strategic marketing, and business development across the globe.

Katarzyna Terej, Managing Partner
RES Consulting, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
A communication and public affairs expert with a vast experience in leading international projects, B2B consulting and crisis communication. Graduated from the English Philology Department at the University of Warsaw, holding an MBA degree in International Marketing from WSHiFM/Durham University. Chairman of the Council of the Polish Public Relations Consultancies Association.

Vonj Tingson, President
PAGEONE Group, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Recognized as one of the top 25 Innovators in PR and Communication in Asia Pacific, Mr. Tingson leads PAGEONE Group, a prestigious network of global-awarding winning agencies that boasts of clients across Asia Pacific. He leads campaigns developed and implemented for top Philippine conglomerates and multinational corporations headquartered in several business districts.

Diane Wass, SVP, Strategy
JPA Health Communications, London, United Kingdom
Diane is SVP, Strategy, Integrated Intelligence, at JPA Health, pioneering the application of AI across strategy and communications. She has over 25 years’ communications experience, including roles in P&G, GSK, AstraZeneca and MSD. She sits on the Executive Board of the ADHD Foundation. Diane holds a D.Phil Physiology and MBA.

Ana Margarida Ximenes, Partner
Lift Consulting, Lisbon, Portugal
Ana Margarida Ximenes has more than 25 years of experience in communication. She is a Partner of Lift Consulting and has been Co-Founder & President of ATREVIA in Portugal.

Eleven Xu, Business Director
Starcom, Beijing, China
Eleven Xu is a Group Business Director at Starcom China, in charge of overseeing multiple client accounts including BMW. She has over 12 years of experience in digital marketing from search to e-commerce and livestream operations.